Whether you’re a student, a parent, a professional or all three, self-care is essential. The best part is you don’t even have to spend a fortune on it.
Let’s take a look at some distinctive and enjoyable ways to do self-care maintenance at home without the threat of exhausting your finances.
Skip the nail shop and do your own manicure at home
Going to get your nails done can be pretty costly and not budget-friendly at all. As an alternative, however, you could get your own affordable manicure kit off Amazon to give yourself a treat at home!
In fact, you can get these kits based on your budget for as low as six dollars–amazing! To make it more fun, you can invite your bestie over and make it an at-home manicure date. You can take turns doing each other’s nails and enjoy the cherishable memory in the making.
Have your own customized spa session at home
With the temperatures dropping, dry skin is inevitable. You can prepare for this with your own DIY face masks. These DIY face masks use natural ingredients and so, it’s likely you’ll find them right inside your house. A spa day as such won’t drain your wallet either.
Some common combinations for face masks include: aloe vera and coffee, honey and turmeric powder or greek yogurt and honey. There are many more options too, so choose what suits you best!
Indulge in a fun holiday baking session
Enjoying your own homemade, baked goodies is a therapeutic and rewarding feeling you don’t want to miss out on.Just imagine your home smelling like cake batter and frosting while seasonal songs play in the background.
Quality time in the kitchen baking sweet treats with your friends or family is the perfect way to spend together-weather days. In fact, you can bake funfetti seasonal cupcakes using the cupcake mix from Target for only $1.89–a steal!
Warm up to a seasonal read or movie
For some, self-care means much needed “me-time.”
While you’re tucked under a fuzzy blanket with a steaming cup of coffee in a candle-lit room, you could read some seasonal books or watch a few seasonal movies.
Paperback books usually cost around $10 or less, but they’re even cheaper if you buy used copies or have a Kindle. If you have a library card, you may even enjoy the perk of borrowing books at no cost.
As for movies, you can stream them online through free websites if you don’t have any subscriptions.
Dive into a playful painting session at your home-based art studio
Unleashing your inner child is another method of self-care. Showcasing your creativity through art projects–even if you’re not good at it–is another fun indoor activity for together-weather days. It’s a great way to bond with your friends too.
To get into the holiday spirit, you could choose themes for your artistic creations or choose to have no restrictions at all.
This budget-friendly idea gives you the opportunity to make the most of all those art supplies laying around your house. If you don’t have mini canvases, consider using paper instead. If you don’t have any paint, consider using Sharpies or crayons instead.
Evidently, making the most of fall days at home can be both exciting and inexpensive. There are many more innovative ways to embrace self-care too. Allow yourself to enjoy one or a few of the wide array of activities.
If you feel anxious about overspending, set aside a budget allocated solely for yourself.
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